Scouring the Genome for Autism Insights

Tackling a family of conditions as complex as the various autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) will require a concerted effort between scientists, clinicians and funding organizations—as well as patients and their families. Panelists at Wednesday afternoon’s session on “Whole Genomes and Autism” described how such collaborations are leveraging sophisticated technology to map the genetic landscape of the ASDs as a means for achieving earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment.Th